A New You for the New Year With Universal Class

I hate New Year’s resolutions. Perhaps my dislike is a result of typical resolutions being motivated by guilt or regret. I’ve gained ten pounds since the summer and resolve to lose weight. I indulged in too much egg nog and sugar cookies over the holidays and therefore resolve to join a gym. If, like me, you would like to choose a more positive project for the new year, how about deciding to learn something new courtesy of Universal Class? Classes are free for DBRL patrons – all you need is your library card and some time.

Universal Class offers hundreds of online, self-paced courses taught by actual instructors who communicate with you via email and evaluate your progress. These aren’t simply online tutorials or videos – they are much richer continuing education courses in everything from accounting and real estate to cooking and crafting. Resolve to learn something new in the New Year:

Digital photography

How to create web pages

Accounting and bookkeeping

Meditation 101

Dog training (because Fido needs some self-improvement, too!)

Soap making

Music appreciation

Feng shui

And much more!

If you feel you absolutely must focus on fitness, there are even offerings on weight training, yoga and weight loss management. As for me, I think I’ll perfect my pie baking! That’s a sweet resolution I can live with.